Bay View woman’s car totaled in hit-and-run a day after purchase

A Bay View woman is opening up about the day her life was suddenly disrupted by a hit-and-run crash, and how her community stepped in when she needed it most.

For Christina Gonzalez, it started with something simple: buying a car. She purchased the vehicle on March 29 of last year. While it was used, she said it felt brand new to her, a fresh start and a sense of independence. Less than 24 hours later, it was gone.

“I just had a double shift. I was just trying to make it home,” Gonzalez said.

On March 30, 2025, Gonzalez says she was driving home from work when another driver hit her and took off…

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